Surgical removal (excisional biopsy) may be recommended if the fibroadenoma causes significant discomfort, grows rapidly, or raises concerns about breast cancer.

A fibroadenoma is a common type of benign or noncancerous lump that can develop in the breast. Larger fibroadenomas may feel like a hard or rubbery marble that moves around under the skin.

In addition, benign lesions that are commonly found in women in general--for example, fibroadenoma ... breast masses during pregnancy is appropriate diagnosis and confident exclusion of carcinoma ...